USAA named Michael Merwarth as executive vice president, Enterprise Strategy & Marketing, reporting to CEO Stuart Parker, effective Oct. 10. Merwarth was recently senior vice president and Chief Underwriter of USAA Property and Casualty Company. He joins the association’s executive council team and succeeds Wayne Peacock, who was recently named president, USAA Property and Casualty Insurance Group.

Getting declined at checkout is the fastest way to lose the excitement of buying a new flat screen in time for football season. USAA Bank is making it easier for members to make big purchases, like buying that new 84-inch flat screen TV. Members can also now “chat” on usaa.com to do their banking.

USAA named Wayne Peacock president, USAA Property and Casualty Insurance Group, reporting to COO Carl Liebert. Peacock recently served as executive vice president, Enterprise Strategy and Marketing at USAA. He succeeds Alan Krapf, who previously announced his retirement. Heather Cox will join USAA’s senior leadership team as executive vice president, Chief Technology and Digital Officer, reporting to Parker. Cox will lead a team that includes Information Technology, Digital Strategy & Operations, and Experience Design.

Push out.” “Pull in.” “Move right.” “Move left.” “Lift device.” “Lower device.” “Hold steady.” “Image captured.” Simple commands like these now can prompt USAA’s visually impaired members to properly position their mobile devices to capture and deposit checks through the mobile app.

USAA recognized nine companies that help enable USAA to successfully manage its business processes and deliver world-class member experiences to its more than 11 million members primarily from the military community and their families.